Bill Estabrooks | |
|---|---|
 Estabrooks in 2015 | |
| Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly for Timberlea-Prospect | |
| In office March 24, 1998 – October 8, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Bruce Holland |
| Succeeded by | Iain Rankin |
| Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal | |
| In office June 19, 2009 – May 30, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Brooke Taylor |
| Succeeded by | Maurice Smith |
| Minister of Energy | |
| In office June 19, 2009 – January 11, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Barry Barnet |
| Succeeded by | Charlie Parker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 26, 1947 Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Died | June 4, 2024 (aged 76) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Political party | NDP |
| Residence(s) | Upper Tantallon, Nova Scotia |
| Occupation | School teacher |
William Irvine Estabrooks (July 26, 1947 – June 4, 2024) was a Canadian educator and politician from Nova Scotia.[1]
A native of Sackville, New Brunswick, Estabrooks attended Mount Allison University from which he graduated in 1969. Estabrooks found employment as a teacher in the communities around Halifax, Nova Scotia, residing in the suburban community of Upper Tantallon. Estabrooks taught at various schools in Halifax including Sir John A. Macdonald High, Sackville High and Brookside Junior High.[2] He was involved in local chapters of the Lions Club as well as volunteering with local hockey and football teams. He was also a recipient of the Lions International Presidents' Recognition Award and the Medal of Bravery from the Governor General.
In 2015, the Hubley Community Centre was named the Estabrooks Community Hall in Bill Estabrooks' honour for his years of dedication to the community.[3]
- ^ Gale, T.; Group, G. (1999). The Canadian Parliamentary Guide. Gale Group. ISSN 0315-6168. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
- ^ "Bill Estabrooks". Nova Scotia Legislature Website. 2017-04-21. Retrieved 2018-05-29.
- ^ "HOWE ROOM: Estabrooks humbled by community's naming gesture". The Chronicle Herald. 2015-09-13. Archived from the original on 2018-04-18. Retrieved 2018-04-17.